Are you a passionate leader who wants to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people?
We are looking for a Services Lead to oversee and shape the delivery of our programmes across Bedfordshire. This is a key leadership role where you will ensure our services are safe, engaging, and impactful for the young people and families we support.
At F4YP, we support over 500 children and young people across 50+ schools, providing safe spaces, enrichment opportunities, and vital pastoral support. As Services Lead, you’ll play a central role in making this happen every day.
Responsibilities
* Leading and managing high‑quality delivery of face‑to‑face services
* Supporting and developing a team of delivery staff and volunteers
* Ensuring excellent safeguarding, pastoral care, and behaviour support
* Overseeing planning, staffing, and day‑to‑day operations across multiple sites
* Monitoring impact, quality, and outcomes to continuously improve delivery
* Working closely with schools and partners to support young people effectively
Qualifications
* Experience leading programmes or services for children and young people
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and pastoral support (SEMH/SEND desirable)
* Proven experience managing and supporting staff
* A hands‑on, organised leader who can balance people, operations, and quality
* Someone who is passionate about helping young people feel safe, supported, and confident
Location: Bedford/Bedfordshire
Hours: Full‑time (37.5 hrs) | Term: 3‑year fixed term
For full job description and application form, please email admin@f4yp.org
Applications closing date: 6th May 2026
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